Junior Front End Developer

Description

Position Summary

A junior front-end web developer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and deployment of applications (UI and back-end code), and other applications as needed. To be successful in this position, you should demonstrate strong attention to detail and have analytical and problem-solving abilities. In addition, the ideal candidate must interpret and implement development standards and provide accurate and comprehensive feedback to colleagues.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a responsive design for a wide range of devices
• Work with CSS Preprocessors, such as Sass, to create modular CSS
• Utilize JavaScript Frameworks to efficiently develop complex projects
• Use responsive web design to provide an optimal experience across all devices
• Work on an Agile team with Project Managers, Software Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialists, and Designers to ensure each project meets the client requirements and goals
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document browser/platform compatibility issues and standards
• Work alongside clients, vendors, or offshore partners to ensure project delivery
• Deploy and support core system products while providing a best-in-class customer experience. This may include after hours support if issues arise as a result of the deployment. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some experience in:
• HTML5
• Javascript (React, Vue.js, or Typescript)
• CSS (Bonus points for: Tailwind or Sass)
• Git workflows
• Command line
• Experience creating responsive websites for any device size
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Excellent time management, planning, and prioritization skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent writing, grammatical, and proofing skills
• Experience working on an Agile team a plus
• Professional manner and collaborative approach working within a team
• A functional understanding of PHP, Symfony or C# a plus
• Willingness to learn and grow

Experience and Training

• 0-2 years of experience in professional Web Development

Requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Mostly sedentary, however, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk and hear.
• Extensive reading and computer use is expected more than 50% of the time. Receiving and expressing detailed information verbally, in person and by telephone is essential. Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Regular attendance is necessary and essential to this position.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid (three days in office and Two days remote) 
• Professional atmosphere in a branch environment 
• Routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinet.
• Care must be observed while driving – absolutely no texting while driving.